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Lighting Control Desks
Models S & M
Operator Manual
Version 3.00
May 2008
LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd.
ABN 21 090 801 675
Building 3, 66-74 Micro Circuit
Designed and
Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia
Manufactured
Tel: +61 3 9702 8000
in
Australia
Fax: +61 3 9702 8466
email: info@lsclighting.com.au
www.lsclighting.com.au
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- Page 1 Lighting Control Desks Models S & M Operator Manual Version 3.00 May 2008 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. ABN 21 090 801 675 Building 3, 66-74 Micro Circuit Designed and Dandenong South, Victoria 3175 Australia Manufactured Tel: +61 3 9702 8000...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operator Manual V3 CONTENTS 4.27 ADD BUTTON __________________________ 10 4.28 FUNCTION BUTTON_____________________ 10 1 maXim S & M QUICK REFERENCE 4.29 EDIT WHEEL ___________________________ 10 1.1 RECORD A SCENE _______________________ 1 4.30 EDIT WHEEL INDICATOR ________________ 10 1.2 GRAB THE OUTPUT IN GRAB MASTER ______ 1 4.31 >... - Page 4 18.1 USB DISK OPERATIONS _________________ 37 18.2 RESET ________________________________ 37 18.3 SETUP MEMU __________________________ 37 18.4 LOCK _________________________________ 37 18.5 PREFERENCES ________________________ 38 18.6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE __________________ 39 18.7 VIDEO ________________________________ 39 18.8 DIAGNOSTICS _________________________ 40 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd...
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Page 5: Maxim S & M Quick Reference
S & M Operator Manual V3 maXim S & M QUICK REFERENCE To change the MODE or DIRECTION of a chase use RECORD A SCENE the 3 buttons below the EDIT wheel. To record the output as a Scene, press;... -
Page 6: Product Description
The S and M models are very similar, varying only in their number of faders and memories. At any point in this manual where the model affects the specification, the text will describe the maXim S followed by the maXim M in brackets. -
Page 7: Specifications
• Do not apply excessive force to any of the of Scenes controls. Spare parts and service are available Maximum Fade times >16 >16 from your LSC agent, but prevention is better (minutes) than cure. Maximum number • When connecting any devices to the maXim, of Chases... -
Page 8: Software
[stop/step] (stack master). SOFTWARE To continuously see the step number on the LSC has a policy of continuous improvement of its display press [select], [stack flash]. To turn off products. As the maXim is a computerised the display press [select]. -
Page 9: New Features In Version 3 Software
The maXim S and M models offer MIDI as an option and so the possibility exists to either control lighting channels from a MIDI keyboard or a... -
Page 10: Getting Connected
DMX DIGITAL OUTPUT (DMX 512) In the unlikely event that your maXim does not The maXim S and M models have a single shut down after the second click you can force it DMX512 output connector located on the rear to do so by momentarily pressing the power panel. -
Page 11: Front Panel Tour
S & M Operator Manual V3 FRONT PANEL TOUR The diagram below shows a maXim M. The maXim S is similar but has fewer red and yellow faders. 4.13 4.11 4.12 4.10 red bank (stored in red bank memory), they... -
Page 12: Masters Flash Buttons
The contents of all pages Flash's (or bumps) the contents of the Grab are also shown on the optional video screen. master. (See also FLASH level and ADD/SOLO button below). In conjunction with the RECORD LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 8... -
Page 13: Stack Master
Comprehensive information (including these messages) are also shown on the optional video output. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 9... -
Page 14: Record Stack Button
“IN” or “OUT” settings of the time faders, whilst it is held down. Subsequent presses will toggle between the two time settings. • When editing, pressing [function] steps through the various parameters that can be LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 10... -
Page 15: Modes Of Operation
C H A N N E L S 1 3 -2 4 • PLAYBACK mode. The Red bank faders become PLAYBACKS and control the levels of recorded Scenes or Chases. Simplified diagram of a maXim S in Wide mode. You may freely change red modes at any time 5.3.1 WIDE ADVANTAGE... -
Page 16: Quickstart Tutorial
“Preset mode” provides a current position of that Master at a rate duplicate set of channel faders. The Red master is LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 12... -
Page 17: Recording A Scene
Playbacks containing Chases flash quickly, Playbacks containing Stacks flash slowly and RECORDING A SCENE empty Playbacks are not lit. Scenes are created on the maXim by establishing the lighting look that you require on the OUTPUT LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 13... -
Page 18: Replaying A Scene
1 on the output, then record the step by replayed. A Stack is designed to be played one pressing; [record scene]. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 14... -
Page 19: Replaying A Stack
< (reverse) button flashes for the duration of the OUT fade. The display momentarily shows the step number of the incoming step. To momentarily see the step number again, hold down [stop/step] (stack master). LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 15... -
Page 20: Memory Structure
“show” using the USB disk. A “show” to the output when a different mode or page is contains the entire contents of the maXim's selected. memory. This includes all Scenes, Chases, Stacks, SyncoBEATs and the Patch. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 16... -
Page 21: Fade Times
The “in” LED lights. The IN fade time may be set by rotating the EDIT wheel. When a time is set lower than 0 seconds, it is controlled by the “in time” manual fader. Press [function]. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 17... -
Page 22: Scenes
9 pages of memory. To switch bank, page 1, scene 1). directly to a page; To enter or change a name; HOLD [page red bank], tap [f/a] (Page number). HOLD [function], tap [f/a] (name). LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 18... -
Page 23: Scene Playback
To read and/or edit the IN or OUT fade times in a When you have finished adjusting the times, press scene, edit the scene as described above then [Select]. use the function button to select each time. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 19... -
Page 24: Copying A Scene
The majority of channels will remain the same. If this is the case, it is quickest to make a copy of the first scene and then edit the copy to LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 20... -
Page 25: Chases
10.3.5 NAMING A CHASE the next crossfade will commence immediately. Each chase is by default given its bank, page and f/a number as a name. For example, r1:02 (red bank, page 1, chase 2). LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 21... -
Page 26: Chase Playback
• To change the MODE or DIRECTION use the when global speed was selected, it will not be affected when the global speed is varied. 3 buttons below the EDIT wheel as follows; LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 22... -
Page 27: Editing A Chase
+ sign. If it is varied below its light, then rotate the EDIT wheel. recorded value it is prefixed by a - sign. If the level is restored to its original value no sign is shown. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 23... -
Page 28: Copying A Chase
If required, repeatedly press [page] until the required page number is displayed, then press [f/a] (chase number) of the chase to be removed. The display asks you to confirm your action. Press [yes]. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 24... -
Page 29: Grab Master
To copy a scene to the Grab master, press; A stack in the Grab master can be also copied to [assign/copy]. the stack master. [page red bank] (optional) Press [assign/copy], [f/a] (scene number). [f/a] (grab), [f/a] (grab). [stack flash]. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 25... -
Page 30: Stacks
[f/a] (last memory in range). Any memory in 12.2.4 NAMING EACH STEP IN A the selected range that is empty or contains a STACK stack will be ignored See “EDITING A STACK” below. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 26... -
Page 31: Stack Playback
If a step contains a LINK time, then when that A STACK” below. step is played, its link time starts counting down. At the completion of the link time, the stack will LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 27... -
Page 32: Editing A Stack
When the f/a button is released, the display [record scene]. shows the level of that channel in the step. • To select a chase as the added step, press; [page red bank] (optional), LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 28... -
Page 33: Copying A Stack
“WARNING memory exists – overwrite?”. You now have two options. • To erase the existing memory and replace it with the copy either press [yes] or [f/a] (existing memory to overwrite). LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 29... -
Page 34: Flash
80% then that channel will come on at 40% (50% of 80%). If the FLASH level is set to minimum, then no channels will come on when a FLASH button is pressed. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 30... -
Page 35: Patch
When scrolling through the DMX slots, as each slot number is selected, if a channel is patched to that slot, its f/a button will flash. When finished patching, press; [edit]. The patch is automatically saved. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 31... -
Page 36: Overview
SPEED and the CROSSFADE. The audio level and frequency can now be When the STEP number is displayed; adjusted to make the chase step to the beat of HOLD [function], the music. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 32... -
Page 37: Syncobeat Mode
See the “CHASES” section for more details on chases. When a chase is connected to an STL that is in SyncoBEAT mode, the chases own internal speed generator is disconnected and the STL’s SyncoBEAT has total control of stepping. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 33... -
Page 38: Midi
16.4 MAXIM MIDI MAPPING The maXim S and M models offer MIDI as an The MIDI protocol uses many different types of option and so the possibility exists to either messages. One type of message that MIDI control the lighting channels from a MIDI sends is the note ON / OFF message. -
Page 39: Controlling A Midi Device From The Maxim
The following table shows maXim buttons and their corresponding MIDI note numbers and MIDI channels for both MIDI transmit and receive. The table shows the buttons of a maXim M. The maXim S only has 12 red f/a buttons and 12 yellow f/a buttons. -
Page 40: Capture
A “Capture Demo Show” is a computer file that the “save” and “print” functions of Capture. you can download from the LSC website, Capture Full lets you design and save your www.lsclighting.com shows then open them again to rehearse and Each “Capture Demo Show”... -
Page 41: Utilities
In the unlikely event that the maXim fails to HINT: LSC recommends that you use a respond, the operating system may be reset so dedicated USB flash disk for the storage of that the software may recommence normal your maXim “show”... -
Page 42: Preferences
LSC agent including the serial number of fader is at the bottom of its travel. This allows your maXim (located on the rear panel). An crossfades between the Red and Yellow masters unlock code will be emailed to you (or your agent). -
Page 43: Software Upgrade
If you do not have a CODELINK kit either contact will be disabled. Normal operation can then LSC or an LSC distributor or you can download only be restored by performing a CODELINK the software and instructions from the LSC upgrade. -
Page 44: Diagnostics
[select], [f/a] (playback or stack to pin). from the Capture connector (USB B).to the top To select a specific position for the pinned display; USB A connector. HOLD [function], tap [f/a] (video 1 to 4). LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 40... - Page 45 The window pops up on the video screen show showing any system error information. In the event of any problems, this information can be conveyed to LSC to assist in fixing problems. Enter diagnostics mode (above) then press red To exit, press [ok].
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Page 46: Dmx 512A
D M X 512 O U TP U T TE R M IN A TIO N D M X D M X O U T m aX im S Simple DMX setup. LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd Page 42... -
Page 47: Terminology
In any event, LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd. can not be held liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss... -
Page 48: Company Profile
S M Operator Manual V3 22 COMPANY PROFILE & PRODUCTS The LSC name is synonymous within the Entertainment Lighting Industry for producing leading edge lighting control products that are innovative, stylish and functional. Furthermore, dedication maXim – advanced lighting...